Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Therapy

Colavria Hospitality; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 36,368 - 51,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

PTO and holiday pay

Job summary

Colavria Hospitality in Wheat Ridge, CO, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join their dedicated team. The role requires a PTA license and offers competitive pay starting at $32 per hour.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the team to assess resident health, perform therapeutic procedures, and develop care plans. This position is ideal for someone passionate about providing care to individuals in assisted living and rehabilitation environments.

Join us at Colavria Therapy Services and contribute to our culture of collaboration and harmony.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Colorado.
• One year experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the physical therapist to assess resident care needs.
• Perform therapeutic procedures by administering exercises.
• Develop and implement resident management plans.

Skills

Compassion

Customer focus

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)

PTA license in Colorado

Tools

Supportive devices (crutches, canes, prostheses)

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Therapy

Colavria Therapy Services

Wheat Ridge, CO

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? We are seeking compassionate and skilled individuals to join our team! Colavria Therapy Services provides innovative and quality rehabilitation to our 5starrated communities: The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood and Westlake Care Community. We are proudly managed by Colavria Hospitality, a family‑owned company specializing in assisted living, rehabilitation, and long‑term care, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and harmony.

This position requires a PTA license; only serious applicants need apply. This position may require travel between our Wheat Ridge and Lakewood locations.

Join our team as a PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant)!

What We Offer:

We care about your well‑being and offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Competitive Pay: From $32.00 per hour
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and ongoing education programs.
• Financial Support: Pay advances, 401(k) with company match, and flexible spending accounts.
• Work‑Life Balance: PTO, holiday pay, and a friendly, team‑oriented environment.

Your Role:

• Your primary role is to work collaboratively with your team and contribute to the physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying resident care issues, providing information and commentary, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing physical therapy directives.
• Assess resident health by interviewing residents, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Assess abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of resident evaluations and test results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises, instructing, encouraging, and assisting residents in performing physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily‑living activities, and using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instruct and counsel residents by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing resident management plans.

What We’re Looking For:

• You have a strong desire and passion to work in an environment with people that are unwell, disabled, or living with dementia. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate composure, customer focus, patience, and the ability to gain trust and establish rapport with residents and your team.
• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
• Registered/licensed in Colorado
• One year’s experience in long‑term care or related setting preferred

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:

• Enjoy working in a supportive environment where you’re valued as an individual.
• Share our values: innovation, collaboration, and harmonious relationships and work environments
• Are great at building relationships and understand the person‑centered care model
• Have great ideas and want to make meaningful contributions every day
• Are happy with your job but would like to grow it into a career
• Would like to start or continue your career in the rapidly growing senior services industry

Apply Today:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a community that values relationships and resident‑focused care, we’d love to meet you.

Pay Range: From $32.00/hr